honar's Ballot for Preseason of 2014-15| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kentucky
|
Plenty of experience returning, mixed with new talent. If it meshes, this team could be awesome. |
| 2 |
Wisconsin
|
A really good chance for a return trip to the Final Four. |
| 3 |
Arizona
|
Top 5 team last year, with a lot returning and a great recruiting class. |
| 4 |
Duke
|
Maybe too high, maybe too low. Another intriguing mix of young players with a few veterans. |
| 5 |
Kansas
|
2/3 top picks in the 2014 draft... and still favorites for the Big 12. |
| 6 |
North Carolina
|
Paige will lead them to great things. |
| 7 |
Louisville
|
Still a great team even without Smith or Hancock |
| 8 |
Virginia
|
Can they repeat last years success? |
| 9 |
Florida
|
Talent is there, but who will help Frazier III score? |
| 10 |
Wichita State
|
Lost Early, but still plenty of upperclassmen leadership. |
| 11 |
Texas
|
Solid on paper... |
| 12 |
Iowa State
|
All aboard the Niang train. |
| 13 |
Villanova
|
Most of the team returns. Could have done better last year if they didn't run into the UConn buzz saw. |
| 14 |
Gonzaga
|
Can't wait to see what Wiltjer can do this year. |
| 15 |
UConn
|
Boatright has some big shoes to fill. |
| 16 |
VCU
|
Smart is ready to lead his team to another solid season. |
| 17 |
Michigan State
|
Hopefully Izzo can compensate for all the talent lost from last year. |
| 18 |
Ohio State
|
Craft is finally gone. |
| 19 |
SMU
|
I'm sure they still feel shafted from last year. |
| 20 |
Nebraska
|
Lots of veterans, can they stand up to the pressure? |
| 21 |
Oklahoma
|
Another team returning a lot of players, looking to repeat last year's success. |
| 22 |
San Diego State
|
Potential is there despite scoring worries. |
| 23 |
Harvard
|
Not sure if they will be ranked throughout the season, but again could be interesting matchup in March. |
| 24 |
Colorado
|
Could end up much higher than this ranking. |
| 25 |
Arkansas
|
Maybe a stretch to rank them. Kansas St. is my #26. |